Sights in Switzerland

Churches in Lucerne

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The Jesuit church of San Francisco Javier has much to do with Spain. At least with the Jesuits who founded it. It was built in the

Squares in Lugano

Dante Square

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Dante Square is the busiest place in Lugano. At least, is the meeting point for young people. Probably as a result of shopping cen

Castles in Lucerne

Museggmauer

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Going up here will let you have some spectacular views of the city. The walls of Museggmauer were built in 1386 and are mostly sti

Castles in Vufflens-le-Château

Castle Vufflens

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In the Swiss commune of Vufflens-le-Château, located in the district of Morges, just two or three train stops (about 15 minutes),

Historical Monuments in Solothurn

Chrumme SLEP / Twisted Tower of Solothurn

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The Twisted Tower (in Swiss "Chrumme Durm" or German "Krummer Turm") is the oldest (unchanged) building in the beautiful town of S

Historical Monuments in Basel

Gate of Spalen

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Basel was well defended by a great wall in medieval times. Today, you can admire the three gates of the great wall. Among the thre

Historical Monuments in Bern

Ogre Fountain

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Fountains play an important role in Swiss cities and Bern was no different. There are 11 along the main street, Market Street, and

Historical Monuments in Rheinau

Klosterkirche, Convent of Rheinau

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Rheinau Convent, which is situated on an island in the Rhine, is one of the most prominent in Switzerland along with St. Gall and

City Halls in Geneva

Hôtel de Ville

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In the center of the old town is Hôtel de Ville, a XV century building in the street of the same name. Originally it housed the to

Squares in Zurich

Stauffacherplatz

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It's slightly out of the center. This place is right next to another river of the city, the Sihl and a stoppoing point for the tra

Train Stations in Basel

Basel SNCF Railway Station

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Almost opposite the Swiss station is the French, it's surprising but true. It belongs to France and only French trains stop here,

Historical Monuments in Lugano

Obelisk

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Next to the lake and the Congress Centre, and in front of the casino, this obelisk stands to honour the memory of the men who fell

Squares in Lausanne

Place de la Riponne

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The Place de la Riponne is located in the hills of Lausanne. It is a crossroads near different cultural centres, museums, the cat

Statues in Lausanne

Louis Ruchonnet Statue

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This statue shows a serious-looking individual with a mustache. He is Antoine Louis John Ruchonnet, and his place in the political

Cathedrals in Fribourg

St Nicolas Cathedral

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Historical Monuments in Lausanne

Fontaine de la Justice

In Swiss cities fountains are more than just a tradition. There a eleven in Bern alone that are in the historical district, in Lau

Squares in Lugano

Square An Carlo

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In this square, and the streets that converge on it, is concentrated commercial area of the city. It's a large pedestrian area a

Churches in Payerne

The Abbey of Payerne

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The abbey church of Payerne is one of the largest Romanesque churches to be found in Switzerland. It was constructed on the mile,